I posted my review of The Dark Knight on deviantArt a few days ago, so here it is if you’d like to read it:
The Dark Knight:
After weeks and weeks of fooling around, I finally went to see The Dark Knight with my mom on my birthday. Dang… ALIVE. If you haven’t seen this film yet you haven’t lived. It is spectacularly devised, directed, and coordinated, sporting an equally impressive list of actors including Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/Batman), Gary Oldman (Lt. James Gordon), Aaron Eckhart (Harvey Dent), Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Rachel Dawes), and, of course, the unbeatable Heath Ledger (the Joker).
Heath Ledger has set the standard as a recognizable psychopath, devious individual, and infamous craftsman in his role as the Joker. His performance is untouchable; unsurpassed; exceptionally outstanding. To say that he will be missed is an understatement; an understatement, indeed.
To date, I’ve seen the film twice, and am fully prepared to see it a third time if the opportunity presents itself. I’m not much one for comics in general, but the Batman series has always been an exception in my book, and it is now more-so than ever. Each individual/entity involved in the twisted series of that production’s events were ones that I was sympathetic towards, particularly the Joker. I really did feel for that character and his warped history; as sick as his intentions were, I did feel bad for the guy – real bad.
Some of those lines of dialogue had me thirsting for more, man. I’ve got some favorites here… I’ve gotta spill them out… (Beware of spoilers, dudes.)
[spoil]“You know why I use a knife? Guns are too quick. You can’t savor all the little… emotions.” - Joker[/spoil]
That’s the winner. I swear, that’s one of my favorite lines – not due to its underlying nature, but because of the way Heath Ledger delivered it; he delivered it in such a sinister… tender way. Incredible… Genius…
[spoil]“This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” - Joker[/spoil]
Oh, dude, I love that one, too! Gosh, I’ve got to see this film again…
All right. I’ll stop before I spoil everything. Seriously, though, go see it before you regret your decision to not see it. (heh)
I’m serious, man. It’s the best film I’ve seen in years…
– Mitch